Events & News
2024 Fill the Racks Luncheon was a success
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Fill the Racks Luncheon today, including our generous sponsors, volunteers and donors. Over the years, your continuous support has allowed us to help thousands of students build the confidence to succeed. Since opening in 2016, Clothes To Kids has given out over 13,000 wardrobes to children[…]
CTKRI in Rhode Island Monthly
“For those living below the poverty line, finding comfortable, fashionable clothing that fits one’s style can be a challenge, especially for children. Enter Clothes to Kids RI. This Providence-based nonprofit fills the closets of kids in need free of charge.”
Partnership donates 1,000 coats to Clothes to Kids Rhode Island
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), in partnership with Anchor Subaru; Hyundai of Newport; Kia of Attleboro; Cerrone Chevrolet, Buick, GMC; and Synergy Media recently donated 1,000 new children’s winter coats to Clothes to Kids Rhode Island. “We love helping our community and are happy to be a part of this wonderful donation,” said David Sarlitto,[…]
Stop & Shop Giving Tag Program
We’re excited to share that all Stop & Shop stores are now offering the Giving Tag Program! Every time a shopper buys the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at any Stop & Shop store, they can direct a $1 donation toClothes to Kids RI by using the attached Giving Tag. Visit your local Stop & Shop[…]
Clothes to Kids RI on Turn to 10
Eva-Marie Mancuso, ESQ Co-founder & Exec. Director Clothes to Kids RI, INC was in the Studio today to talk about Clothes to Kids. To date Clothes to kids has provided over 7000 full wardrobes to RI kids. Any child who qualifies for free or reduced lunches are eligible. That’s over 46,000 kids in RI! Watch[…]
Coats Needed
With hundreds of shoppers scheduled each week, we are in desperate need of jackets and coats, especially for our young men in middle and high school. Please take a look in your closets for coats, hoodies, 1/2 zips and jackets sizes size 4T – adult 5XL that would appeal to a child or young adult! Donations may[…]
Help us help Rhode Island youth
As we get ready for winter please consider a donation of any of the following items:
YOUNG MENS AND BOYS BOXER BRIEFS… ALL SIZES, COATS – THE WARMER THE BETTER, HATS, GLOVES, MITTENS, SCARFS, SHOES, SNEAKERS IN ALL SIZES.
Changing Lives
Clothes To Kids RI co-founders Marianne and Eva-Marie talk about how boosting a child’s self-esteem with a solid set of clothes can translate to how they do in school.
Rhode Island Kids Need Our Help
Of the states in New England, Rhode Island has the highest rate of child poverty, according to a new report by Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, a leading child advocacy group.
“Children in poverty, especially those in poverty for extended periods of time, are more likely to have physical and behavioral health problems, live in food-insecure households, experience difficulty in school, become teen parents, earn less as adults, be unemployed more frequently, and fall below the poverty line at least once later in their lives.”
One in five Rhode Island children live in poverty
A quarter of high school students were absent for at least 10% of the school year last year
Half of the children living in homeless shelters are school aged
You can help Rhode Island youth build the confidence to succeed
Whether in the form of money, clothing, or time, we ask that you join our cause and donate.
Individual Support
Funding from private support is vital to the success of the program. Please consider volunteering your time or making a monetary donation in any amount.
Donate Clothing
Clothes To Kids gladly accepts new and quality used clothing and shoes that would be appropriate for kids grades K-12 to wear to school.
Organize a Clothing Drive
Clothing drives are some of the best, and most fun, ways to collect clothing for CKTRI. New underwear & socks are always the greatest need.
Memorial Gifts & Bequests
Give a gift in memory of a loved one or in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion. Create a legacy of support.